Published annually by the Aircraft Electronics Association, the 2015-16 edition of the Pilot’s Guide to Avionics will be unveiled with free distribution at the Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, July 20-26. AEA staff members will distribute thousands of free copies to pilots and aircraft owners at the AEA’s AirVenture booth, No. 2035/2036 in […]
Work begins on upgrading historic FRG hangar
Work has begun on upgrading Sheltair’s 66,000-square-foot hangar that dominates Republic Airport (FRG) on New York’s Long Island. “While the hangar is a marvelous historic landmark, its infrastructure has been continuously upgraded to ensure our customers and tenants get the support their aviation assets require,” noted Warren Kroeppel, Sheltair’s chief operating officer. “This latest investment reflects a $1 million commitment […]
Improper elevator trim configuration leads to loss of control
The pilot reported to an FAA inspector that, after completing a preflight inspection of the Cessna 210M and an engine run up, he taxied the airplane for departure from the airport in Shirley, N.Y. As the plane rotated off the runway, he noted that the control yoke felt “heavy.” Approximately 25 feet above the ground, […]
Picture of the day: View from a 170A
Daniel Brian sent in this photo, with a simple note: “Clear midwestern day in a 170A.”
Arlington Fly-In beats the heat
ARLINGTON, Wash. – What started as a spaghetti feed in 1969 grew to a five-day, full featured fly-in and airshow in the 2000s. Today, the Arlington Fly-In is a three-day (Thursday-Saturday) old school fly-in and airshow for those who love looking at, talking about, and dreaming of airplanes. The July 9-11 event kicked off with […]
In search of the $700 airplane
Obtaining an engine for a lightplane was the greatest challenge facing amateur builders in the 1930s. The prices for light airplane engines were prohibitive for most builders. The powerplant of the average small plane amounted to 60% of the cost of the complete plane. That led builders to look to other sources of power. Auto engines, being […]
Why airport celebrations are important to the future of GA
By PENNY RAFFERTY HAMILTON Have you noticed recently that airports look more like prisons than a welcoming aviation community? Between security concerns and wildlife fencing, hosting community airport events is critical to bring new blood into aviation. Pancake breakfasts, “Touch an airplane day” for pre-school children and their teachers, aviation career days, and local aviation history […]
Wright “B” Flyer on road trip to Oshkosh
MIAMISBURG, Ohio — Wright “B” Flyer Inc.’s one-of-a-kind airplane is traveling to the world’s biggest general aviation fly-in — by road. The slow-flying, open-air biplane isn’t designed for cross-country flights, so Wright “B” Flyer loaded the machine into its custom semi-trailer on Saturday, July 11, for the 490-mile journey to Oshkosh, Wis., where the Experimental Aircraft […]
STCs granted for Cessna prop upgrades
BLOOMER, Wis. — Flight-Resource reports its STC for a MT Propeller 79” 3-blade option is now approved, along with the 83” 2-blade configuration, for all Cessna 170,172 and 175 that are powered by a Lycoming -360 series engine. “The slightly shorter 3-blade prop provides higher initial thrust, making it perfect for applications where short takeoff and best […]